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Health Day Vigilance
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About Program
World Food Day was observed by the Department of Community Health Nursing at Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing to raise awareness about healthy eating, balanced nutrition, and food security. Nursing students conducted health education sessions on malnutrition prevention, food hygiene, safe food handling, and nutritious diets for children, pregnant women, and older adults. The programme encouraged families to consume locally available nutritious foods, reduce food wastage, adopt healthy dietary practices, and promote access to safe and nutritious food for all.
Objectives of the Program
- To create awareness about the importance of a balanced diet and adequate nutrition.
- To educate community members about the prevention of malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies.
- To promote healthy eating habits using locally available and affordable nutritious foods.
- To provide education on food hygiene, food safety, and proper food storage.
- To improve awareness of the nutritional needs of children, pregnant women, and older adults.
Program Schedule
| Event Name | Time |
|---|---|
| Welcome address and introduction | 09:00 – 09:40 AM |
| Health education on balanced diet and nutritional needs | 09:40 – 10:15 AM |
| Demonstration of locally available nutritious foods | 10:15 - 11:45 AM |
| Awareness session on food hygiene and food safety | 11:45 AM - 12.00 PM |
| Discussion on malnutrition prevention and food wastage | 12:00 - 12:15 PM |
| Interactive session and clarification of doubts | 12:15 - 12:30 PM |
Advisory Committee
- Dr. Devi Nanjappan, Principal, Smt. Nagarathnamma College of nursing, Bengaluru.
Faculty Coordinators
- Dr. Vijaya Malar S, Professor and Head of the department of Community Health nursing, SNCN
- Ms. Usama Ahad, Lecturer department of Community Health nursing, SNCN
- Ms. Junaid Ahamad, Asst. Lecturer, department of Community Health nursing, SNCN
Event Coordinator
- Dr. Vijaya Malar S, Professor and Head of the department of Community Health nursing, SNCN
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